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cliquey

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Cliquey (adj) means behaving like a small, exclusive group that keeps others out.

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Behaving like a small, exclusive group that keeps others out.

"Cliquey is cooler. If you don't like it blame Kitch." — King Boreas, St. Paul Winter Carnival (2008)

"Do not form clubs on the playground that don't include everyone - they're cliquey and mean." — Amanda E. Lewis, Race in the Schoolyard (2003)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"cliquey" (adj) means behaving like a small, exclusive group that keeps others out.

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